Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.

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Dozens killed in Mozambique prison riot on Christmas Day

Unrest at maximum security prison in the capital, Maputo, reportedly left 33 people dead and 15 injured. Dozens of people were killed in a prison riot in Mozambique on Christmas Day, authorities ...
The Guardian - 13h
"Desperate" killer who escaped from Mississippi prison is recaptured

Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
CBS News - 14h
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests

Yahoo News - 12h
Mozambique Court Upholds Result in Disputed Presidential Election

The decision paves the way for the governing party’s candidate to take office next month, but the country is on edge because earlier protests after the election left more than 100 people dead.
The New York Times - 1d
Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned

Demonstrations flare after video spread on social media showing hooded fighters setting fire to tree. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early on Tuesday ...
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Mozambique’s disputed election verdict reignites protests

Constitutional Council says Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo was victor in October poll despite widespread claims of vote-rigging
Financial Times - 2d
Mozambique’s top court confirms election result after months of protest

Opposition claimed ruling Frelimo party rigged 9 October vote, leading to months of civil unrest. Mozambique’s top court has confirmed the ruling party’s victory in October’s presidential ...
The Guardian - 2d
Mozambique court upholds the governing party's presidential election victory as protests flare again

Mozambique’s highest court has upheld the governing party’s win in the October presidential election following weeks of opposition protests in which more than 100 people have died
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Mozambique court ruling sparks fresh poll protests

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